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Eton
Eton , town (1991 pop. 3,559), Windsor and Maidenhead, central England, on the Thames River. It is known chiefly for Eton College, largest and most famous of the English public schools, founded with King's College, Cambridge, by King Henry VI in 1440. Some of the buildings (chapel, lower school, c... Read more
Arthur Christopher Benson
Arthur Christopher Benson 1862-1925, English author; eldest son of Archbishop Benson . He was master at Eton (1885-1903) and at Magdalene College, Cambridge (1915-25). His works include poetry; novels; essays, notably From a College Window (1902); critical studies; and biographies of his father ... Read more
Amherst College
Amherst College at Amherst, Mass.; founded 1821 as a college for men, coeducational since 1975. A liberal arts institution, Amherst maintains a cooperative program with Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and the Univ. of Massachusetts. ... Read more
City University of New York
City University of New York (CUNY), at New York City; created in 1961 by combining the city's 17 municipal colleges. It includes Bernard M. Baruch College (1919; specializes in business studies), Brooklyn College (1930), City College (1847; the oldest member college), the College of Staten Island (... Read more
William Waynflete
William Waynflete , 1395?-1486, English prelate and lord chancellor. He was master of Winchester College before 1429, and in 1443 he became provost of the newly founded Eton College. In 1447 he became bishop of Winchester. Soon afterward he received patents to found a hall at Oxford for the study of... Read more
National University of Ireland
National University of Ireland founded 1908 to provide higher education for Irish Roman Catholics. It consists of three colleges: University College, Galway; University College, Cork; and University College, Dublin (not to be confused with the Univ. of Dublin; see Dublin, Univ. of ). The Royal Col... Read more
Oberlin College
Oberlin College at Oberlin, Ohio; coeducational; opened 1833 as Oberlin Collegiate Institute, became Oberlin College in 1850. It includes a college of arts and sciences and a well-known conservatory of music. One of the first colleges to have coeducational classes, Oberlin College was also a center... Read more
Ronald Knox
Ronald Knox 1888-1957, English theologian and author. He attended Eton and then Balliol College, Oxford, and in 1910 was ordained as an Anglican minister. Doctrinal preferences, however, led to his Roman Catholic ordination (1919) and appointment as Catholic chaplain at Oxford (1926). While chaplai... Read more
John Hales
John Hales 1584-1656, English clergyman and scholar, often alluded to as the Ever-Memorable. He won distinction by his lectures on Greek at Oxford, his preaching, and his writings. From 1613 to 1649 he held a fellowship at Eton College. As chaplain to Sir Dudley Carleton, he was an observer at the ... Read more
community college
community college public institution of higher education. Community colleges are characterized by a two-year curriculum that leads to either the associate degree or transfer to a four-year college. The transfer program parallels the first two years of a four-year college. The degree program general... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Eton College"

Eton College
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Eton College. Founded by Henry VI with the title ‘The College of the Blessed Mary of Eton beside Windsor’ in 1440, it was modelled on Winchester and New College, Oxford, set up by William of Wykeham. In... Read more
Eton
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...known chiefly for Eton College, largest and most...founded with King's College, Cambridge, by King...to the 15th cent. Eton is unlike other English...were schooled at Eton. It maintains a close alliance with King's College, Cambridge; scholarships...cricket match between Eton ... Read more
King's College chapel
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History King's College chapel (Cambridge). Eton and King's College, Cambridge, were founded by Henry VI to celebrate his...France and civil war at home. King's began in 1441 as the College of Our Lady and St Nicholas and the name was changed in... Read more
William Waynflete
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...chancellor. He was master of Winchester College before 1429, and in 1443 he became provost of the newly founded Eton College. In 1447 he became bishop of Winchester...Waynflete's own generosity, and Magdalen College still bears his arms. The bishop's... Read more
Douglas Hurd
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 1930-, British politician. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, he worked in the diplomatic service (1952-66) and later served as Prime Minister Edward Heath 's political secretary... Read more
Arthur Christopher Benson
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...author; eldest son of Archbishop Benson . He was master at Eton (1885-1903) and at Magdalene College, Cambridge (1915-25). His works include poetry; novels; essays, notably From a College Window (1902); critical studies; and biographies of his father... Read more
Windham, William
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Windham, William (1750–1810). Statesman. Educated at Eton and University College, Oxford, Windham was a close friend of Edmund Burke and Dr Johnson , being a pall-bearer at the latter's funeral. In 1784 he became... Read more
Cameron, David
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Cameron, David (b. 1966). Conservative leader. Educated at Eton and Brasenose College, Oxford, Cameron joined Carlton Communications, a media company, before election to the Commons for Witney, Oxfordshire, in 2001... Read more
Ronald Knox
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 1888-1957, English theologian and author. He attended Eton and then Balliol College, Oxford, and in 1910 was ordained as an Anglican minister. Doctrinal preferences, however, led to his Roman Catholic ordination... Read more
Hart-Davis, Sir Rupert
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Hart-Davis, Sir Rupert (1907–99), publisher and author, educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford, and founder of the publishing house of Rupert Hart-Davis Ltd in 1946. He wrote a life of H. Walpole (1952), and edited... Read more

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Eton College Manuscript
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Eton College Manuscript ( Eton Choir Book ). A book of choral mus. at Eton College, dating from between 1490 and 1504. Read more
Eton College
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Eton College Founded by Henry VI in 1440, the school was modelled on the foundations of Winchester and New College, Oxford, set up by William of Wykeham. Read more
King's College chapel
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History King's College chapel (Cambridge). Eton and King's College, Cambridge, were founded by Henry VI to celebrate his...France and civil war at home. King's began in 1441 as the College of St Nicholas and the name was changed in 1443. Henry... Read more
college
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English ...private secondary school: [in names ] Eton College. ∎  the teaching staff and students of a college considered collectively. ∎  the buildings and campus of a college. 2. an organized group of professional... Read more
Wilkinson, Robert
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Wilkinson, Robert [ Robert Wylkynson ] ( b c. 1450; d ?Eton, 1515 or later). Eng. composer. Some church mus. survives in MS at Eton College Library, 2 Salve Regina settings, a 13-part creed, and O Virgo prudentissima . Read more
Stone, Reynolds
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Stone, Reynolds ( b Eton College, Windsor, 13 Mar. 1909; d Dorchester, Dorset, 23 June 1979). British engraver, letter cutter, designer, and painter. After working... Read more
oppidan
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology oppidan townsman; spec. of a member of Eton College who boards in the town. XVI. — L. oppidānus , f. oppidum (fortified) town; see -AN . Read more
Windham, William
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Windham, William (1750–1810). Statesman. Educated at Eton and University College, Oxford, Windham was a close friend of Edmund Burke and Dr Johnson , being a pall‐bearer at the latter's funeral. In 1784... Read more
Crisp, Donald
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers CRISP, Donald Nationality: British. Born: Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, 27 July 1880. Education: Eton College and Oxford University. Military Service: 1899 – 1902 — trooper in Boer War; wounded; during World War I —... Read more
Cowper, John
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Cowper, John ( fl. 1453–84). English mason. He worked at Eton College in the 1450s, Tatter-shall Church, Lincs., in 1478, and around the same time built Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leics., where the resident... Read more

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ETON COLLEGE SELECTS EXTREME NETWORKS FOR NETWORK UPGRADE.(Company overview)
Newspaper article from: LAN Product News; 3/1/2007; 700+ words ; Internationally renowned UK boarding school Eton College, has selected Extreme Networks...Founded in 1440 by King Henry VI, Eton College is a school that pursues excellence...support staff of more than 400. Eton College has maintained a forward-thinking... Read more
School ranked higher than Eton College.
Newspaper article from: Market Rasen Mail (Market Rasen, England); 1/15/2008; 242 words ; ...Grammar School has been ranked higher than Eton College and other top schools in a league table...delighted to report that this was above Eton (which does not feature in the list...of the nation's state schools, behind Eton (1085.8 points) but still ahead of St... Read more
Taking on Eton might.
Newspaper article from: Petersfield Post (Petersfield, England); 11/21/2007; 129 words ; ...football teams took on the might of Eton College and gained two wins and two defeats...before half time for Bedales but Eton took the lead again before the break...kick. Other results against Eton College: 2nd XI won 3-2, U-15 lost 1-2, U-... Read more
Jo's off to make music at Eton.
Newspaper article from: Bury Free Press (Bury St. Edmunds, England); 5/10/2007; 281 words ; ...sixth form scholarship for Eton College. Jo Werker has been singing...gain a scholarship to Eton College every year and Jo is over...always knew it would be Eton as he fell in love with...to offer, including the college's organ. Mr Thomas said... Read more
Eton boy is no ordinary Joe.
Newspaper article from: Shields Gazette (South Shields, England); 3/3/2008; 310 words ; ...been offered a sixth-form scholarship at Eton College. The 16-year-old is the third pupil from...to have been offered a scholarship at Eton, which boasts princes William and Harry...take considerable gifts and talents to Eton which will enrich their community. Read more
The good, the true, the beautiful. (Matthew Arnold's essay 'An Eton Boy')
Magazine article from: National Review; 3/27/1987; ; 700+ words ; ...from what we must deal with in our colleges today. I call attention here to an...his, a minor masterpiece called An Eton Boy,' about a young graduate of Eton...Arnold knew them when he saw them. Our colleges and universities recognize them too... Read more
Joe's Eton-bound.
Newspaper article from: Sunderland Echo (Pennywell, England); 3/3/2008; 158 words ; ...s top schools. Joe Murdy, deputy head boy at Whitburn School, has been offered a sixth-form scholarship to study at Eton College. The 16-year-old Year 11 pupil is the third Whitburn pupil to have been offered a scholarship at the prestigious school... Read more
Valley calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Magazine article from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal; 4/13/2009; 700+ words ; ...10 a.m. Build Chatsworth/Northridge WorkSource Center 9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth $20 RSVP: Leonnl E. Fuentes at (818) 701-9800...Small Business Development Center Build WorkSource Center 9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth $40 RSVP: (661) 294-9375 or sbdc@canyons.edu...Contractors 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Valley Economic ... Read more
IN SEARCH OF CYRIL CONNOLLY'S GENERATION.
Magazine article from: Contemporary Review; 7/1/2001; ; 700+ words ; ...Cyril Connolly's contemporaries in College at Eton, the schoolboys of Enemies of Promise...be fascinating to enter the King's College rooms where he had entertained Virginia...with whom he had been in love at Eton, and of himself on the arm of the... Read more
Triathlon: Impressive Hares.
Newspaper article from: Suffolk Free Press (Sudbury, England); 6/28/2007; 462 words ; ...historical backdrop of Windsor Castle, Eton College and the majestic River Thames. The 1500m...course winds around Windsor Castle, over Eton Bridge and along Eton High Street, passing the famous Eton College. In all the event takes in 900 years... Read more